13/05/23 – Cateran Way trail ultra. A stunning 55 mile loop of the Cateran trail starting at the Spittal of Glenshee.
Staying in Gullabin bunkhouse meant I could just roll out of bed for the 0700 race start. The forecast said sun but luckily it was still misty. Did make for an interesting first few km trying to stay on the trail when visibility was poor. Through rolling hills and a road section to CP1 at 24km. Grabbed my food and kept going. Luckily straight into an uphill where the jam sandwich disappeared. CP2 was 41km and by now the sun had appeared and was warm. I